Philosophy 210-02 |
Office Hours: M, W 2:00 - 3:00 |
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Fall 2007 |
(and by appointment) |
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Yancy Hughes Dominick |
1001 Broadway |
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3:45 - 5:50 M,W |
206-296-5470 |
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ADMN 206 |
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Course Description: |
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In this course, we will attempt an examination of the human person; we will also examine the ways in which philosophical questions are asked and answered. |
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Five questions will help focus our examination: |
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Are human beings material beings, or spiritual beings, or somehow both? Are we capable of free choice or are we fundamentally determined in what we do? Does human life have an ultimate meaning or purpose? How should we think philosophically about our death and the possibility of life after death? What is the nature of human community? |
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Time constraints and student interest will inevitably lead to our spending more time on some of these questions. One other thing worth noting: although the exam dates below are not changeable, reading assignments are provisional and may change slightly. |
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Structure: |
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As philosophy operates
through questions and attempts at answers, this course will place some
emphasis on class discussion and conversation, though there will be a
significant amount of lecture.
In order that these conversations be productive, reading assignments
must be completed before each class meeting. The reading is substantial, so
be prepared to spend an hour or more before each class. Homework assignments
throughout the semester should help facilitate class discussion. |
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Texts: |
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Website: |
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Students may see their
grades, view the syllabus, and obtain supplementary readings on the ANGEL
site for this course. To access
the site go to http://angel.seattleu.edu/
and follow the instructions. For assistance or problems with the
website, please see instructor. |
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Requirements and Grades: |
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Attendance is expected.
More than three unexcused absences will affect final grades. Homework and
participation in class discussion will be worth 20% of the final grade (each
homework assignment is worth 1% of the final grade). |
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Exams: There will be two take-home exams,
worth 25% each, and a final exam, worth 30%. |
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Etc.: |
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• Academic
dishonesty will be not be tolerated.
See http://www.seattleu.edu/registrar/page.aspx?ID=87. |
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• Makeup exams and late
homework will be awarded full credit only upon demonstrated need (i.e.,
through proof of illness or emergency). Otherwise, 10% will be deducted. |
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• If you have, or think you
may have, a disability (including an ‘invisible disability’ such as a
learning disability, a chronic health problem, or a mental health condition)
that interferes with your performance as a student in this class, you are
encouraged to arrange support services and/or accommodations through
Disabilities Services staff in the Learning Center, Loyola 100, (206)
296-5740. Disability-based adjustments to course expectations can be arranged
only through this process. |
Dates
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Required Readings
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Assignments and Items to Note
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Wed. 26
Sept. |
Introductions |
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Mon. 1
Oct., Wed. 3
Oct. |
Plato, Apology |
Reading
response due |
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Mon. 8
Oct., Wed. 10
Oct. |
Plato, Apology |
Reading
response due |
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Mon. 15
Oct., Wed. 17
Oct. |
Plato, Phaedo |
Reading
response due |
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Mon. 22
Oct. |
Plato, Phaedo |
First exam due
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Wed. 24
Oct. |
Plato, Phaedo |
Reading
response due |
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Mon. 29
Oct., Wed. 31
Oct. |
Aristotle,
On the Soul |
Reading
response due
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Mon. 5
Nov., Wed. 7
Nov. |
Aristotle,
On the Soul |
Reading response
due |
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Mon. 12
Nov. |
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No Class
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Wed. 14
Nov. |
Descartes,
Meditation I |
Reading
response due |
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Mon. 19
Nov. |
Descartes,
Meditation II |
Second exam due
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Wed. 21
Nov. |
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No Class
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Mon. 26
Nov., Wed. 28
Nov. |
Descartes,
Meditation III |
Reading response due
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Mon. 3
Dec., Wed. 5
Dec. |
Descartes,
Meditation VI Cole
(online) |
Reading
response due |
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Mon. 10
Dec. |
Cole
(online) |
Reading
response due |
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Thursday
13 Dec. |
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Final exam: 4:00 - 5:50 Thursday 13 December |